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High Point, NC, June 8, 2020- Irv Blumkin, CEO of Nebraska Furniture Mart, is one of five leaders will be inducted into the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame on October 17 during the High Point Market, reports Furniture Today.
Chicago, IL, June 8, 2020—Today would have marked the launch of NeoCon 2020, had it not been cancelled due to COVID-19.
London, UK, June 5, 2020-Greenbuild International Conference & Expo--originally scheduled to take place in San Diego, California on November 4 to 7--has been canceled.
Washington, DC, June 4, 2020-Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 2.5 million in May, and the unemployment rate declined to 13.3%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Sterling, VA, June 5, 2020-China customs reports that the country's exports of plywood in Q1 2020 were 1.85 million cubic meters, plunging 85% versus one year ago, reports the Decorative Hardwoods Association.
Raleigh, NC, June 5, 2020—Horizon Forest Products will now distribute AkzoNobel’s Chemcraft brand of industrial wood coatings.
Dalton, GA, June 4, 2020-Shaw Industries Group, Inc. (Shaw) announces the retirement of Ken Jackson, chief financial officer (CFO), effective July 1.
Manchester, NH, June 3, 2020-CCA Global Partners kicked off a month-long experience for members of Carpet One Floor & Home, ProSource, Flooring America/Flooring Canada, The Floor Trader and International Design Guild.
Dalton, GA, June 4, 2020—AFA has announced the cancellation of the FloorTek Expo 2020, which was scheduled for September 29 and 30 in Dalton, Georgia.
Washington, DC, June 4, 2020—Nonfarm business sector labor productivity decreased 0.9% in Q1 2020, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, as output decreased 6.5% and hours worked decreased 5.6%.